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Jarvis Christian University

Mission Statement

Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.

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Jarvis Christian University

Majors & Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Criminal Justice
    • Kinesiology
    • MASS Communications
    • Mathematics
    • Nursing (dual degree)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
    • Social Work
  • Bachelor of Science (Teacher Cert.)
    • Business Education (6-12)
    • Elementary Education (EC-6)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (4-8)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (8-12)
    • History (8-12)
    • Life Sciences (8-12) Biology
    • Mathematics (4-8)
    • Mathematics (8-12)
    • Physical Sciences (8-12) Chemistry
    • Science (4-8)
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Jarvis Christian University

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FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR SHARES EGYPTIAN COOKING WITH JCU STUDENTS

Thursday, October 31, 2024
In a small, college chapel kitchen, the aromas of cumin, garlic, and fried onions filled the air as students gathered around pots and pans, ready to learn the art of... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 IS UNDERWAY

Monday, October 28, 2024
Jarvis Christian University Spring 2025 Registration is underway. Representatives from the offices of admissions, registrar, financial aid, residence life, housing, student success services, and business/finance office are available in the... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY HOSTS GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP OCT. 28

Monday, October 28, 2024
Jarvis Christian University faculty and staff welcomed Dr. Mark Melton of Melton Consultants and Investments, LLC, to discuss successful grant writing tips Monday.Some of the tips he recommended included encouraging... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY WELCOMES U.S. REP. COLE HEFNER TO CAMPUS

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Jarvis Christian University President Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt hosted Texas House of Representatives member Cole Hefner for lunch on campus Wednesday, October 23. Hefner is a native East Texan who... Continue Reading
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Jarvis Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500, or visit www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Jarvis Christian University. To view PDFs, you may download Adobe Reader here.